Bed Bug populations are increasing nationwide and their control is difficult, time consuming, and often expensive. This Web page was developed as a resource for residents to learn about this problem, to provide information on their management, including the selection of insecticides and a pest management professional, and tell residents where to file a complaint if an improper pesticide application is suspected. This web site draws primarily from resources developed by EPA Region 5 partners and stakeholders.
In addition to the EPA resources, this page directs residents to non-EPA websites with additional information about bedbugs. EPA has not verified the accuracy of information on non-EPA websites, but the sites provided are considered reliable sources. Providing links to a non-EPA websites is not an endorsement of the other site or the information it contains by EPA or any of its employees. Please be aware as well that the privacy protection provided on the domain (see Privacy and Security notice) may not be available at the external link.
Federal
EPA Bed Bug Website - Provides general information about bed bugs, such as preventing infestations, managing bed bugs, common myths, questions and answers, and also has links to other trusted resources
EPA Bed Bug Consumer Alert - Warning Residents about proper pesticide selection and use when used for bed bugs.
EPA Online Search for Pesticides Registered for Bed Bugs - Joint U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Statement on Bed Bug Control
CDC Bed Bug Website - Provides links to many governmental and non-governmental bed bug resources.
Ohio
Beg Bug Fact Sheet (PDF), August 2010
Insect Identification Service (PDF)
Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force - Questions and Answers, checklists, tips for travelers, myths fact sheet, identification fact sheet, getting rid of bed bugs, thrift store tips, and guides for professional in schools, landlords, social services, hospitality, retail, and firefighters/police
General Information
Bed Bug General Information - Click here for more general bed bug information.
